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Job Description
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-2021.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 24,420.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 11.00
- Currently, there are 187,360 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nonfarm Animal Caretakers”.
Also Known As…
- Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
- Pet Stylist
- Pet Groomer
- Kennel Technician
- Kennel Manager
- Kennel Attendant
- Groomer
- Dog Groomer
- Aquarist
- Animal Care Technician
- Animal Care Giver (ACG)
- Zookeeper
- Zoo Keeper
- Zoo Caretaker
- Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Wild Animal Caretaker
- Walker
- Veterinary Technician
- Stock Feeder
- Stable Helper
- Stable Hand
- Stable Cleaner
- Stable Attendant
- Ringman
- Reptile Keeper
- Poundmaster
- Pound Keeper
- Pound Attendant
- Plater
- Pet Sitter
- Pet Resort Concierge
- Pet Feeder
- Pet Caretaker
- Pet Care Worker
- Pet Care Associate
- Pet Care Assistant
- Pet Adoption Counselor
- Parakeet Raiser
- Nonfarm Animal Caretaker
- Natural Science Curator
- Monkey Keeper
- Mobile Pet Groomer
- Mice Raiser
- Lead Pony Rider
- Kennel Worker
- Kennel Supervisor
- Kennel Operator
- Kennel Keeper
- Kennel Helper
- Kennel Assistant
- Kennel Aide
- Keeper
- Hot Walker
- Hostler
- Horse Shoer
- Horse Rider
- Horse Groomer
- Horse Exerciser
- Herpetologist
- Grooming Assistant
- Farrier
- Doggy Daycare Activities Director
- Dog Walker
- Dog Sitter
- Dog Raiser
- Dog Pound Attendant
- Dog or Animal Sitter
- Dog Hair Clipper
- Dog Boarder
- Dog Beautician
- Dog Bather
- Dog Barber
- Cat, Dog, or Other Pet Groomer
- Cat Sitter
- Cat and Dog Bather
- Caretaker
- Care Taker
- Canary Raiser
- Bird Tender
- Bird Raiser
- Bather
- Aviculturist
- Aquarium Tank Attendant
- Animal Sitter
- Animal Shelter Worker
- Animal Rehabilitator
- Animal Nursery Worker
- Animal Laboratory Helper
- Animal Keeper
- Animal Health Technician
- Animal Handler
- Animal Groomer
- Animal Feeder
- Animal Daycare Provider
- Animal Control Officer
- Animal Caretaker
- Animal Caregiver
- Animal Care Taker
- Animal Care Service Worker
Tasks for “Horseshoer”
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Related Technology & Tools
- Eye droppers
- Slings
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Nitrate test kits
- Pressure sprayers
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- General hardness GH test kits
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Grooming rakes
- Aquarium lighting
- pH testers
- Coat strippers
- Grooming shears
- Personal computers
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Mat breakers
- Aquarium tongs
- Animal muzzles
- Spear guns
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Algae scrapers
- Aquarium heaters
- Scissor lifts
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Underwater cameras
- Animal nail grinders
- Shedding blades
- Pet bathing brushes
- Stepladders
- Nitrite test kits
- pH test kits
- Pin brushes
- Animal nail files
- Aquarium pumps
- Blow dryers
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Wheeled forklifts
- Protein skimmers
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Animal clippers
- Grooming combs
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Fish tanks
- Ammonia test kits
- Animal crates
- Siphon hoses
- Grooming tables
- Animal harnesses
- Aquarium filters
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Cat grooming bags
- Air purifying respirators
- Animal nail clippers
- Animal cages
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Animal handling sleeves
- Slicker brushes
- Animal handling gloves
- Scaffolding
- Groomsoft
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Envision Pet Grooming
- Microsoft Excel
- Groom Pro
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- Petschedule
- Microsoft Access
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Microsoft Office
- Appointment-Plus
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Microsoft Word
- Kennel Link